The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore

The Origins of Gnomes in Folklore

The origins of the word gnome

Greek gnōmē, from gignōskein: to know -1577

gnomus in Latin -1661 an ageless and often deformed dwarf of folklore who lives in the earth and usually guards treasure

Introduction

The German mythos

Why this possible thought

Are Gnomes really stunted Dwarfs?

Norse Mythos

Land Wights

House Wights

The Norse Mythos

Possible links to goblins

Why the darker version

The Darker Side of Gnomes

It’s all about their hats and pointy beards

The art work associated

o Priapos

o Freyr

Gnomes as a Phallic symbol

The Origins

Germany

Brought to England

Debate, to Gnome or not to gnome your Garden

To Gnome or Not to Gnome Your Garden

Nickelodeon from 1987 to 1995

David is an animal doctor

They are the protectors of the forest

This version’s description

Modern Day : David the Gnome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=P4kPmfEiP08

Gnomeo And Juilet

Travels around

Feeling of home while travelingMake buyers feel more secure

Cult like following

The traveling gnome prank

Travelocity Gnome

World of Warcraft gnome facts

Gamer Gnomes

What folklore can tell us

My theory

Interpreting the Data